Extinction

Extinction

Year: 2018

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Ben Young

ActionSci-FiDramaThriller

As a catastrophic threat looms, a desperate father's family life unravels amidst recurring visions of apocalyptic destruction. When extraterrestrial forces descend upon Earth, he must summon the courage to safeguard his loved ones and confront the dark reality head-on in a heart-pumping battle for survival.

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Timeline – Extinction (2018)
Trace every key event in Extinction (2018) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Peter's Nightmares Begin

Peter, an engineer, starts experiencing haunting nightmares that depict his intense encounters with an unknown alien adversary. These visions deeply affect his mental state and create tension in his family life with his wife, Alice.

2

Alice's Concern

As Peter's nightmares grow more intense, Alice becomes increasingly worried about his mental health and their family's stability. She urges him to seek professional help, fearing the potential impact on their lives.

3

Workplace Incidents

Peter's episodes disrupt his work life, leading to serious incidents that cannot be ignored. His boss, David, notices the changes in Peter and encourages him to visit a specialized clinic to address his issues.

Peter's workplace
4

The Decision to Seek Help

After a particularly harrowing episode that results in Peter blacking out for hours, he finally agrees to visit the therapy clinic. Reluctantly, he begins to confront the visions threatening his life.

Therapy clinic
5

Meeting Chris

At the clinic, Peter meets Chris, a fellow patient who shares his own troubling visions. Chris provides reassurance, indicating that Peter isn’t losing his grip on reality, which spurs Peter to consider the implications of his experiences.

Therapy clinic
6

Alice's Promotion Party

Later, Alice celebrates her promotion at an architecture firm, where Peter becomes increasingly fixated on the strange anomalies plaguing his mind. Guests mingle around him as he scans the sky for alien activity.

Alice's workplace party
7

Alien Invasion Begins

During the celebration, Peter spots ominous lights in the sky, signaling the start of a devastating alien invasion. Spaceships begin attacking the city, directly impacting Peter and Alice's apartment building.

City
8

Children Go Missing

In the chaos of the invasion, Peter and Alice realize their daughter, Hannah, is missing. Their neighbor Ray discovers his daughter, Megan, is also unaccounted for, leading both men to rush off to find the girls amidst the devastation.

Apartment building
9

Finding the Girls

After a tense search, Peter and Ray manage to rescue Hannah and Megan from an elevator just as alien ground troops infiltrate their building. The situation becomes dire as they witness horrific acts against others.

Elevator in apartment
10

Barricading for Safety

As they take shelter, Peter and Alice barricade themselves while the children hide in fear. They struggle to hold back an intruding soldier, while Lucy, overwhelmed by chaos, tries to reach her beloved stuffed monkey.

Apartment
11

Confrontation with the Soldier

In a dramatic showdown, Peter ambushes the alien soldier, wresting control of its weapon. However, the device's biometric lock prevents Peter from firing, putting them in further jeopardy.

Apartment
12

Escape to the Rooftop

Alice manages to incapacitate the soldier with a telescope, allowing the family to escape to the building's rooftop. They witness a spaceship obliterating a group of survivors trying to signal for help.

Building rooftop
13

Journey to the Factory

Realizing they must leave the apartment to survive, the group attempts to escape via a malfunctioning window-washing lift but is forced back inside. They decide to navigate the city’s underground tunnels to reach Peter's workplace.

City tunnels
14

Tragedy Strikes During Escape

Tragedy hits when a spaceship attacks during their journey, resulting in the deaths of Ray, Samantha, and Megan. Peter's family narrowly escapes but suffers emotional turmoil from the loss.

City
15

Final Showdown at the Factory

Upon arriving at the factory designed to withstand attacks, Peter learns that the soldier they confronted is human. In a fierce battle for survival, Peter must save Alice, realizing she is an android and requires his lifeforce to survive.

Factory

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 16:34

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